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Fish Feeding
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Arkansas Black Bear: A Comeback Story
Friday, March 20, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Even though seeing a black bear isn’t as likely today as it once was, they still call Arkansas home. Join a park interpreter to learn about…
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Owls: Superheroes of the Forest
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park!
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Beginner Birding
Saturday, March 21, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a great place to begin your birdwatching journey! Discover field guides and other methods of bird identification. A park interpreter will also provide tips for…
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Camouflage: Blending in to Stay Alive
Sunday, March 22, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important! Join a park…
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Lake Cruise
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the…
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Owls: Superheroes of the Forest
Thursday, March 26, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Owls are expert hunters. Do you know why? Join a park interpreter to discover why owls are perfectly adapted for life in Bull Shoals-White River State Park, and which ones live at the park!
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Heron Happenings
Thursday, March 26, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Meet at the Big Spring for an interesting look at one of our park’s most popular residents. You will learn some special adaptations that make the Great Blue Heron a great fisherman. Binoculars will be…
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Game Scene Investigation
Thursday, March 26, 2026
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have you ever wanted to be a detective? Get your chance to use your investigative skills at Bull Shoals-White River State Park to determine what happened on a snowy day. The park interpreter will…
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Fish Feeding
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Ozark Chinquapins
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter and learn the story of the Ozark chinquapin! Find out some interesting facts about this tree, its importance to the region, and see for yourself the restoration efforts…
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Camouflage: Blending in to Stay Alive
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important! Join a park…
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Lakeside Birding Hike
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what birds we can see or hear on the Lakeside Trail. This 1-mile trail is moderately easy with rocky, uneven terrain. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, insect…
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Nature Scavenger Hike
Sunday, March 29, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to take a hike and see if you can find everything on a scavenger hunt list. Keep your eyes open, you never know what you’ll spot! The park interpreter will provide the…
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Arkansas Black Bear: A Comeback Story
Sunday, March 29, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Even though seeing a black bear isn’t as likely today as it once was, they still call Arkansas home. Join a park interpreter to learn about…
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History of the Dam
Sunday, April 05, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered why Bull Shoals Lake is here or why there are trout in the White River? It has to do with a building project that required work around the clock for four years and involved a…
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Wildflower Hike
Friday, April 10, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is home to a multitude of wildflowers that are lots of different shapes, sizes, and colors that bloom for a short time before giving way to the next lineup of…
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Dutch Oven Outdoor Cooking: Dessert
Friday, April 10, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Discover how food was cooked in the Ozarks in the good old days. Join park staff for a Dutch oven outdoor cooking demonstration and learn how to make an easy dessert. Don’t miss your chance to relive…
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Wildflower Phone Photography Hike
Thursday, April 16, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
How do you take a piece of Bull Shoals-White River State Park with you without picking anything up and carrying it out with you? Taking pictures! Join a park interpreter for some tips and tricks on…
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Arkansas Black Bear
Thursday, April 23, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Even though seeing a black bear isn’t as likely today as it once was, they still call Arkansas home. Join a park interpreter to learn about…
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